Historic Preservation Commission

AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO November 7, 2024 3:00 PM In-person Meeting will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center with alternate zoom link availability for the public to also attend virtually. To participate in Public Comment and/or Public Hearings you must attend in-person or use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/89243372949 Meeting ID: 886 3617 1969 Passcode: 863698 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. AGENDA ADOPTION IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 7, 2024 V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. HPC Member Terms Expiring B. Future Grant Application Planning: Interpretive Signs C. CLG Scholarship Application for CAMP/ CPI Annual Conference D. John Elliott Memorial Funds E. January 2025 Meeting/ Switch to Wednesdays F. Updates from Related Organizations VII. STAFF UPDATES VIII. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting – TBD (likely February 5, 2025) This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO November 7, 2024 3:00 PM In-person Meeting will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center with alternate zoom link availability for the public to also attend virtually. To participate in Public Comment and/or Public Hearings you must attend in-person or use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/89243372949 Meeting ID: 886 3617 1969 Passcode: 863698 I. CALL TO ORDER Mary Therese called the meeting was called to order at 3:04 pm. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Nancy Locke, Mary Therse Anstey, Jo Reese, Suzy Kelly, John O’Brien, and Katy Welter attended in person. Joel Benson and Jamie Graves attended as Town staff. Hannah Harn attended as a member of the public. III. AGENDA ADOPTION Suzy moved and Nancy seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as proposed. The motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 3, 2024 John moved and Suzy seconded a motion to adopt the minutes. The motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Pre-COA Discussion: Locke House Nancy Locke presented potential plans to repair the roof on her locally landmarked residence. The plans were discussed and Nancy was advised that, since the work will not constitute an “alteration” to the property, it was not subject to the certificate of appropriateness review process. B. Future Grant Application Planning: Interpretive Signs John O’Brien presented several options for interpretative signs for consideration. The consensus was to proceed with a sign that emphasizes historic images rather than text/narrative; a sign that lays flat rather than upright; and a sign that is located on/near a sidewalk rather than on a particular building. The HPC will coordinate with the Beautification Board on the appearance and location of these signs, and expect the project to take about 18 months. C. CLG Scholarship Application for CAMP/ CPI Annual Conference Mary Therese advised the HPC that scholarships would be available for the upcoming commissioners training (“CAMP”) and the Saving Places Conference. Commissioners wishing to attend and benefit from the scholarship should email Mary Therese, who will apply for a scholarship on behalf of the Town/HPC. This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  D. Updates from Related Organizations Suzy shared that Buena Vista Heritage’s “Founders Ball” was a great success—well attended and enjoyed. An upcoming “high tea” featuring children performing the nutcracker is next on BV Heritage’s agenda. Katy shared that the McGinnis Gym “Reopening” was also a great success with a high turnout and much appreciation for the gym’s restoration. Watershed Inc. has received a building permit and begun work on the Grove preschool, which will also be located in the historic Chaffee County shop building. VII. STAFF UPDATES VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm. Next meeting – December 5, 2024 This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov